WTB: Viper C-1

[Mike W.]

I want another Viper. Preferably full-cut w/ the big cockpit.

[creek1r]

Hi Mike - I have Viper C-1 / black with red swirls, really good condition, I used Cascade/Atom skirt so big cockpit?, think 1/2 cut but at 170# floated me high. Has bags and a skirt that will fit one of your legs.
Martinsville VA - send a PM.

[Brendan]

Mike- I HOPE THIS I JUST TO HAVE SECOND VIPER AND NOT DUE TO BREAKING THE ONE YOU HAVE- YOU DIDN'T TRASH IT AT THE BEACH AT SANDBRIDGE? I paddled the James today in my Viper- ran several different routes- Cemetery, triple drop back to Pipeline. Beautiful morning on the River. Come on up with your Viper and show me how to maximize the edges!

[squeakyknee]

Savage river is rough on glass

[Mike W.]

Brendan,
The Viper was fine at Sandbridge. Even w/ that shore-break. The Savage hands out penalties for poorly chosen lines. Tip: Do NOT go over Memorial Rock. The hole at the bottom is "almost" deep enough for a clean ender in a Viper. Split a seam. I plan to reseam the boat, but there are some stress cracks on the deck. Even w/ new seams it's probably seen it's last serious run. It'll still be fine for surfing, attaining & moderate fun. I don't think I'll trust it to the Gauley though.

You don't really like that Viper you just got, do you? I think you'd be happier in something else...

[Mike W.]

Bump: Still looking for a full-cut Viper.

[ezwater]

Just curious, why would one want a Viper for river running rather than a modern slalom boat? Just because the bow squirts better? Slalom boats are available in as tough a composite layup as could be desired.

[Mike W.]

Valid question. But now you want me to point out the advantages of the Viper & convince folks to keep them? I'm trying to convince someone that the old Viper they have in the garage is worthless.

I have a Vadja Nova, which I think is one of the last 4 meter boats. The Nova is longer & skinnier, so it's much faster than the Viper. Due to it's carbon/Kevlar layup w/ a foam core, it's also very stiff. The Nova does not turn as well as the Viper. It also does not surf as well. The stern is not 'wingy' & I have not figured out pivot turns, which are effortless in the Viper.

[Mike W.]

I found one, but it needs a ride from Sherburne, NY to Roanoke Rapids, NC. Is anyone running this route w/ rack space?

Thanks,